Multilingual/Multicultural Education
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
- Two sealed official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University.
- Complete graduate application to include application fee and a 750 -1000 word goal statement that addresses the reasons for choosing to become the Multilingual/Multicultural program. Steps for Applying.
- Three letters of recommendation from former or current employers or university professors, targeting work experiences and academic abilities. Please use the Letters of Recommendation Form.
- English Language Proficiency Assessment is required of all applicants whose native language is not English and/or who have attended elementary or secondary school outside the United States. Call 703-993-3688 for more information. Applicants will be contacted once the application file is reviewed.
- If you are an applicant with international credentials, please consult the Information for International Applicants. Please note the English language proficiency score requirements differ from what is posted on the link. TOEFL - at least 23 in each section and a total of at least 100; IELTS - at least 7.0.
Application Deadlines
Students admitted for fall are eligible to begin course work in summer or fall term.
- Fall: March 1
- Spring: November 1
PhD Admissions
Detailed Admission information is available at PhD Admissions
Non-Degree Studies
Applicants who have missed the deadline for submitting a complete graduate application and wish to begin taking courses, may take a course through Non-Degree Studies. However, a complete application for degree status must be submitted by the next application deadline.